Most importantly, only completely dry items should be fried in salt. Any damp ingredient, like chicken or steak, will cause the salt to stick, resulting in a dish that’s too salty, and the salt will ...

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is a food editor, recipe developer, farmer and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She has with more than 20 years of experience cooking ...